Modding a Game Boy Advance With Griffin McElroy | MaxFunDrive 2020

It's #MaxFunDrive! Join Griffin as he uses some tools and the technical know-how of a third-grader to mod a Game Boy Advance!
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[@jwr1309]

a game boy mods a Game Boy

[@shayneoneill1506]

car boy vs game boy

[@peroxidekitty]

an advanced game boy mods a Game Boy Advance.

[@crimsonkatanaz]

@@shayneoneill1506 Please address him by his full title: part game, part boy, boy game protector and King of Nintendelphia!

[@WispyWoodsman]

Soft boy mods hard boy.

[@gavinclark6891]

Who is doing the modifications on who?

[@Bokatisha1234]

I commend Griffin's courage for leaning into a white aesthetic while also having a toddler.

[@brandonjeffi5976]

I heard that newer white plastics and whatnot don't get nearly as stained and yellowed as the older types, so it might not be as bad as it seems

[@zero_gravity5861]

That really wasn't what he was talking about-and that's just because modern shells don't use ABS. ABS degrades with prolonged UV exposure, but it's incredibly versatile in every other way.

[@LordMoku]

The McElroy brothers are all about that white aesthetic.

[@margaesperanza]

And he will have another baby boy soon!

[@Cohozuner]

@@LordMoku 😭 they are really some of the whitest folks I know but at least they're not the shitty kind

[@jickboshap]

Finally, I can imagine what it's like to have Griffin's hands

[@ANonnyMoose5]

They were much more slender than I had imagined. The hands of a pianist.

[@sabpenn4272]

I wonder if ditto CAN play the piano....

[@jayrobles2332]

pov you are griffin mcelroy

[@skele5916]

Every child’s dream

[@Zak-47]

Watching this in vr right now

[@ori_05]

The “I gotta solder 4 wires? 3 wires? 4 wires? To these little nodes” inspires tremendous confidence in all who witness this modding.

[@bioandroid]

The confidence this gave me to try soldering 👩‍🏭

[@SinisterXRouge]

whenever I see anything go offscreen to the bottom of the frame, I assumed Griffin was trying to fit it in his mouth

[@moonman5934]

you've made this video 100x better to watch

[@SinisterXRouge]

@@moonman5934 I'm honored thank you

[@GallopingWalrus]

He is our Banana Vore Boi™ isn't he.

[@cobyabilock5924]

4:22 lol

[@frycookHJ]

I kept thinking he was going to smell the old gameboy

[@deadlykota]

no griff i would love to see some candy making

[@liscoeurvider9746]

same please

[@robertbrock1610]

I would enjoy to watch Griffin 24 hour live stream what ever he does lol

[@flickerbasob6696]

yes griffin please show us the candy

[@Jupiterninja95]

Check out Lofty Pursuits

[@flickerbasob6696]

@@Jupiterninja95 loft pursuits is a great channel! i rly enjoy their videos, but itd be great to see griffin show off his skills c:

[@chubs191]

Taking Justin's advice: nice screwdriver. Is that a Philip's head?

[@BooglyBoot]

That must've been a pain to solder.

[@BGird42]

Wow, that looks really clean!

[@MustangSal]

What kind of router did you use?

[@jayrobles2332]

are those screws? that’s a solid choice for joinery

[@korver2002]

What type of wood is that big blue silicone mat made from?

[@murmurgamy]

I live for the little face sneak peaks every time Griffin's face reflects in the Game boys' screens.

[@bb-ef2qm]

Nienke you stare into the abyss and griffin stares back

[@thezachman1]

it's the only reminder that this is griffin and not, in fact, a spunky 12-year-old

[@tradingfriends]

I legitimately thought he was going to say he bought a special pair of hands instead of camera mount.

[@aliceermentrout5529]

the new body he got for the TV show is still good. especially the david hyde pierce tushy.

[@jacobfike3697]

Samesies

[@DumaFire]

The camera mount of course being grips made from very realistic silicone hands, called GrabbyBois™

[@Ray-hk1zm]

Didn't we all?

[@elainaswanson4364]

Ngl so did I

[@Jupiterninja95]

“Candy making would be boring to watch.” Lofty Pursuits: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@myfbusters]

I used to live in Tallahassee and sent Griffin some LP candy a while ago, hope he got it! Unfortunately it was also the same week that they discovered those mail bombs in Austin so I wouldn't be surprised if it got ignored or thrown out.

[@deegleffler4887]

I want to see Griffin make candy

[@RastafarianPilgrim]

Came here to say exactly that. Lofty Pursuits is such a cozy channel

[@RainingOnMyParade]

I would kill to see griffin in a lofty pursuits uniform. What a good good boy.

[@charliejones5243]

Where is the greg & griffin crossover episode

[@lasarack]

I feel bad for laughing so hard when he spilled the alcohol.

[@whalesharko4465]

Don't, the "aw fuck" into a quick cut makes me laugh every time someone uses it

[@EmerlyNickel]

I'm glad he left it in instead of cutting it. It made the video feel more like a McElroy product.

[@myfbusters]

g o o f e r

[@elijahh2220]

I lost it all over again when he said "in the new, incredibly moist shell!"

[@B-Hathaway]

“So plus side, my desk has never been so so sanitized.” 😂

[@drewwatterson6694]

POV: you're the voremaster himself

[@eviest3vie]

sorry i broke the 69 likes 😔

[@eattherich5409]

i forgot his brand is forever flavored with vore, thank you for reminding me

[@akariasking]

free him from this torment

[@By_Ash_Away]

The absolute high I get from seeing a BACKLIT game boy advance...heals a lot of my childhood eye strain

[@nickstehno6564]

Being on a road trip and trying to beat a boss before it got dark outside...

[@22kaybee22]

@@nickstehno6564Advancing in spurts in between the glow of streetlights

[@THEdanieljohnson94]

let's turn this game boy into a game MAN

[@Sagalink]

This DOES distinctly feel like my dad teaching me how to change a cars air filters and oil. Except nerdier.

[@AndyLiIsALoser]

Griffin really does have the lily white hands of a podcaster and I love him for that.

[@alissaharris37]

Our milquetoast game boi

[@TomcatBobcat]

“I’ve picked up a couple new hobbies including candy making...” finally Griffin can live out Pats dream as an old timey candy shoppe owner

[@fivecentimeters]

brb binging eater candy making videos

[@oofadoofa313]

GRIFFIN HAS A TATTOO OF ONE SIDE OF THE TRIFORCE BECAUSE HIS BROTHERS HAVE THE OTHER TWO PARTS 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@katherineducas7637]

their dad has one too

[@alantremonti1381]

@@katherineducas7637 waiddaminit

[@wintergray3523]

his dad has one too! they each got a different part colored, and clint had them all. they’ve faded by now

[@SparkyClark]

thank you for leaving 8:03 in. this is the most important part of working on any electronic device

[@soquedhozii]

as a casual candy maker myself i REQUIRE a candy making video actually. this is good too though!

[@DaemonInWhite]

The cognitive dissonance between hearing Podcast and Video Boy, and seeing real human hands, is hitting me hard. It almost feels like this is animated 😂 Nice mods tho Griffin!

[@LaHatterFan]

Wait til you see the MBMBAM show 😅

[@tbird7652]

Finding out Griffin McElroy had a forearm tattoo really threw me for a loop I fear I may never recover from

[@DaemonInWhite]

@@tbird7652 right?? I'm so glad it wasn't just me!

[@alexanderroswell9074]

they all have one like that with a different triangle filled in (i think even clint does w the middle filled in) and that is just.. so very good. very wholesome. yes

[@alexanderroswell9074]

triforce tattoo

[@bizziegrace]

God I so wish I could've just put a backlit screen into my gameboy instead of messing with that janky light attachment that didnt ever stay on. Also I can't believe they were just AA battery powered, how did I ever feel safe playing it on road trips???

[@guhrizzlybaire]

Kit Farman this is so true. My dad was so stingy on batteries so I’d dread when my game boy light started to fade. It would easily handle our road trips though!

[@adamjohnson4767]

Ah, the humble worm light. I have fond memories of road trips with that little purple bastard...until my mom threw it out the window because my brother and I wouldn't stop fighting over it.

[@bizziegrace]

@@adamjohnson4767 Ah see your parents should've done what mine did and get your older sibling the advance sp so you can sit and seethe with frustration while they enjoy their backlit carefree screen!

[@ehname1]

how did we ever play without the light attachment though... i remember sitting next to windows or playing between streetlights on night drives

[@BryanM86]

Battery companies must have been so happy about the game boys those things ate batteries game gear was the worst 5-6 hours run time for 6 AA

[@SoaringQuails]

Oh my god it's Griffin, from Podcasts!

[@CutieInk]

Me who has never had or played on a game boy and will never use this information: *watching intently* fascinating, thank you my precious mod boy.

[@emilymerckx9620]

"This is griffin mcelroy from podcasts" oh yeah that guy I think I know him

[@NickC_222]

Here's a really scientifically interesting fun fact: "Compressed air" (aka "duster") is actually not air at all, it's one of a wide variety of refrigerants. Refrigerants are exceptionally interesting substances, chemically and physically, because of the entire refrigeration cycle they're an integral part of (but that's a whole other subject,) and the great thing about using them as "duster" products rather than plain old air is because air doesn't compress very much at all compared to refrigerants. Refrigerants can be compressed much further, and when you compress a refrigerant it turns to a liquid with a ton of potential energy when stored. When the liquid refrigerant is released from the can it immediately boils into a gas when it hits the air, expanding greatly, so not only is this gas propelled by the pressure of the can itself, but the expansion of the boiling process itself also increases the pressure even more to dust even better. Refrigerants are the absolute perfect substances to use for this kind of a dusting application because they're so relatively cheap, and because of how well they can be compressed and stored in cans, but if you want to hear something just almost mind blowing in terms of human discovery, look up the refrigeration cycle. The first refrigerants were stuff like hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC-22, a "CFC", which is a class of chemicals that deplete stratospheric ozone and are greenhouse gasses, but science is busy developing refrigerants that are environmentally friendly, which will be very interesting to see unfold. Under the Montreal Protocol, these early CFC-style refrigerants are already phased out or in the last stages of being phased out of use. The next round of replacements is hydrofluorocarbons, such as HFC-134a (CH2FCF3), in which hydrogen or fluorine has completely replaced chlorine. They are safe to use and don’t deplete the ozone layer, however, they're still greenhouse gasses relative to CO2, even if they have a low greenhouse impact compared to CO2 proper...

[@tangothembo8198]

This is a very c o o l fact! thanks!!

[@OhGodWhatIsThisAah]

Hell yeah neat shit

[@akariasking]

this is super cool and i appreciated it

[@timma_thy]

Please don't give me any new hobby ideas at this time. This looks so fun.

[@takethewordss]

Is it bad I just want that mat because it's like, a really nice mat? But like... I wouldn't use it for this lmao

[@timma_thy]

I don't even play Game boy.

[@patrickm2160]

Same but i actually got into it sort of (i want to mod gameboys but have been doing gamecube controllers/keyboard mods). It's a fun hobby, and I really do reccommend ppl do it. It's a bit pricey for some mods (tho i'm a cheapskake who wont put serious money into his hobbies) but it's always rewarding to see that you've improved a system/thing or even repair it (if you know what to look for in broken systems). As a side note i also dont play GB/gamecube stuff really. it's just fun to do lol also i dont have that deskmat but it's cheap and heat resistant. I think just looking on amazon for "rubber desk mat" or "electronics desk mat" should bring up 20+ listings of the mat.

[@tygerdude]

Go to "Spawn Wave" if you want to see more of this lol

[@feefernet]

I looooved this. Griffin if you can hear me, a Twitch stream of you doing this would be very very nice, unless this is one of your hobbies you use to turn off and just enjoy by yourself, which is also very very nice.

[@MadameKasumi]

If you follow his Instagram he posts pictures of all of his mods as he does them! It’s very cool!

[@Cuix]

Honestly, even if he does kinda turn off during the process, quiet hardware modding ASMR chillax streams are probably exactly as nice as they sound. No interaction needed, just pure relaxation.

[@samh5521]

Griffin: I shouldn't judge the previous owner too mu.. Oh, is that a bug egg?

[@yomomma5347]

incredible dexterity for a boy who once had surgery to become a dog and then a man. inspirational

[@SamanthaGirlScout]

Okay, but candy making would be fun

[@tinyfunnylilcritter1525]

I'm surprised the game boy worked without the bug eggs, those bug eggs were a crazy smart innovation by Nintendo that used bug brains (TM) for extra processing power.

[@scoobysnax]

"I never have to solder again!" famous last words, Griffin.

[@DeeDee-ye5qe]

CANDYMAKING? i would like to see it.

[@Spikeygal]

For a second there I thought he replaced everything about the gameboy, and wondered why he got an old one in the first place...

[@aleks-33]

😂😂😂😂

[@WhiteDragoon68]

Honestly Griffin, I could watch like 100 of these videos. This was really soothing and informative, while also remaining entertaining because you're you and I like you lol. It's not a tutorial by any means, but it doesn't need to be. It's just you doing your thing and that's fun for us to see.

[@marihagemeyer8166]

Tip for folks who will be cleaning things using solvents like acetone or isopropyl: get some Menda jars! They have a push-down lid that dispenses just a little bit of solvent so you don't have as much of a spill hazard as with open bottles, as Griffin discovered ;)

[@elishapablo1637]

Oh thank goodness. I've been so curious about Griffin's mods since he's posted them on IG.

[@brody2k]

If anything would be push me to set up an instagram account it's more mbmboi content. I didn't know they were on there.

[@alexanderjones5109]

god had to nerf the mcelroys with anxiety and various other stuff like that otherwise they would be TOO POWERFUL

[@emjots]

I legitimately don't know why I was laughing this whole video, he's not even making jokes. Griffin's whole demeanor and manner of speech are just so wonderful. He can't help but be funny.

[@sonyPlaytation]

I just want to say, Griffin, that I would watch literally millions of videos in this format if you were to provide such a thing.

[@endlesswanderer1753]

I'm so used to anything McElroy related being goofs that I was half expecting this video to just be Griffin shoving the Game Boy in his mouth. I got zagged on. Really cool stuff, Griff.

[@michaelthompson2363]

That's a pretty sick hobby! I think the project turned out great and I'm sure you'll have a fun time playing with it. Nice work dude!

[@CoolKishCash]

This is going on my anxiety relief playlist thank you Griffin

[@josephharold808]

Honestly I would love for entire series of Griffin modding stuff in this context!

[@Oldestbrother]

I've been waiting for this since his switch mod

[@DoctorJakub]

I didn't know what I needed in my life until I saw the title of this video. Praise Cybergriffin

[@guytorie]

I never had a Gameboy Advance but I'd bet money that one of those songs was from a Kirby ice level of some kind

[@OhNoBohNo]

0:05 I thought he was gonna say “these are my hands. I bought a special hand” and I do NOT know why...

[@piperb2479]

Okay but when he turned on the gameboy HIS FACE COULD BE SEEN IN THE REFLECTION and I was cackling so hard

[@scylla1772]

Before watching: "I swear, if he puts even one piece into his mouth..."

[@dragoniraflameblade]

Every time I see Griffin + a Nintendo product I start giggling. I feel bad bc I get the feeling we aren't supposed to mention it?

[@ripnecco5477]

Go back to around 4:20 and I thought it was really happening with the old casing

[@andrewnoble9969]

I absolutely love watching people fix things and learning as they go. Makes it much more relatable than professionals making it looks so easy. And Griffin is my favorite entertainer so this is a win-win

[@malakaiauden9029]

me, watching this video before i have a campaign to dm later: heh. nerd.

[@ODeltan]

Honestly as someone who's been peripherally watching GBA modding videos for a while, seeing Griffin stumble through the mod and succeed gives me confidence I probably don't deserve to try it myself

[@scruumblewuumble6901]

this video is so chaotic and i wouldnt have it any other way

[@DARE0451]

Weird request but...any chance of a version without music? This would be wicked good ASMR without Neil bangin out the tunes in the background.

[@takethewordss]

Yes! I want so many more of these videos please Griffin but less/no tunes. I just wanna vibe to the sweet sweet modding.

[@cliswp]

Griffin I mean this with all the love and I can give, after watching you do this I've never had more confidence in my own abilities to do stuff like this

[@marq6929]

Looks good! Bravo! Also, that spill was comedic gold, so good job on that and especially on the recovery after lol

[@MarkSoupial]

I apologize for my initial reaction to this being "OH NO!"

[@HeyItsNovalee]

why does he low key have such nice hands also, i'd love to see a candy making video!

[@jeb1691]

This tripped me out because I've been researching to install a LCD screen lately, and this completely blended in my home page. None the less, I'm glad I found this

[@justinwatson1605]

Literally just got my new shell, buttons, lens, IPS screen, USB charger pack, amp and speaker this week and am planning to do the same over the weekend!

[@giabea.]

“Anything upside down?” Henry Cavill is quaking

[@tadesubaru1383]

His reflection on the screen deserves to become a meme

[@transpadme]

griffin's gameboy advance sp project on instagram is what made me realize I could change the shell on my old sp! it kept snapping and I was just gluing the cracks closed before, but now I have a cool new case, it's great

[@dclarkmusic]

I never really even questioned how dim the screen used to be on those dumb things. I should’ve.

[@super2thesam]

Supposedly it’s the key to how the early game boys were able to break into the market with an “acceptable” battery life. Interesting thing to know, doesn’t mean I wasn’t totally disappointed as a child that I had to basically attach a flashlight to the damn thing to see...

[@Optimustully]

I had to solder for my old job sometimes, so listening to Griffin talk solder terminology is great.

[@Dan_Phantom]

This is exactly really relaxing to look at. Please make more of these.

[@studywitht1976]

This is one of the coolest mashups for me. One of my major hobbies done by one of my favorite podcasters!

[@davidwaters8582]

I thought he was gonna say he bought new hands

[@NessAmiibo]

Seeing Griffin do hobbies I’ve been doing is always cool! Would love to see how he’s doing with his 3D printing venture too

[@chriskrentz2300]

This has always been my favorite handheld form factor, and that screen looks amazing!

[@TechnoRhino]

Please do more of these. This was mad relaxing.

[@tieaclancy7181]

I didn't know how badly I needed to see Griffin soldering until tonight, nice work, very clean

[@jamests1046]

why is seeing griffin’s hands so pleasing to me. the voice, the face, the goofs, they were already familiar to me. the hands however? new, uncharted territory. i feel like ive learned so much about him. thanks griffy

[@dylanwilliams4780]

McElroy content? Hardware modding? This is literally the best video I could have ever asked for.

[@wattersson]

When Griffin says he's writing more I get so excited

[@delmorgan2487]

Wish you’d do more of these, I found it insanely relaxing and informative

[@Thompame]

This was so satisfying to watch. Please make more 10/10

[@bekkaanneee]

this was a lot of fun! the music was a great touch! this was the gameboy i played the most on and gosh do i have memories of trying SO hard to see that tiny little dark screen :p

[@giggleloop13]

This was awesome! Thank you for not taking a closer look at the grossness inside the old GameBoy. I hope you do more mod videos like this, it's cool!

[@lynniewood]

I would watch you make or do anything honestly lol the energy you bring to any video makes it fun no matter what you're doing. Also I've always wanted to take apart and fix up old gameboys and stuff, now i really wanna just order what i need and do it already haha

[@jasminelong3234]

Thank you for this video! Y'all are wonderful teachers and I love seeing your hobbies. Post more please, they're more fascinating than you think they are!

[@deanc9195]

Like, I know it was a joke but we NEED to see Griffin trying to make candy... that would be catastrophic and that’s exactly what we need

[@leeblock9573]

this is honestly so relaxing to watch

[@restitution69]

Great soldering Griffin! As someone who has had to do some soldering in the past, I have a bit of a tip for future use! You can also pre-solder exposed wire ends and then just flow the two pre-soldered bits (contact and wire end) together for a very secure and good connection with minimal heat.

[@Crusader050]

Griffin that was a joy to watch. I didn't think a modding video would be soothing but I think it's the person who's doing it makes all the difference. Would love to see more of your future modding endeavors!

[@meatypoptart]

This was awesome Griffin! Thanks for making this

[@rubberduck19886]

Please do more of this Griffin. I love videos like this.

[@solilohqwee]

aw man, i love the old clearshell look. miss being able to see inside my gameboys guts

[@sethescope]

1. I watched this as part of a plan to reduce some anxiety and 10/10 best video choice for this purpose 2. The background music is excellent 3. This is such a cool hobby! 4. I unironically want more videos like this

[@Cousin_Greg]

This was uploaded the exact day I found my childhood Game Boy Advance. I searched up mods and saw that my dungeon master and best friend had just made a video about it! how serendipitous!

[@morganclement9178]

That looks so great! Congrats, Griffin!

[@jm3267]

Seeing Grif's hand gestures and hearing him talk is giving me Griffin's Amiibo Corner: The VR Zone flashbacks ngl

[@TylerAphex93]

Would definitely love to see any more of the projects! You super inspired me to change out the shell on my switch when Animal Crossing was coming out and would love to see some of the other things you like to customize

[@GypsyxDarling]

This is a hobby I'm also getting into! This was a lot of fun. I definitely need one of those mats!

[@schihigh]

Thanks Griffin! This was very informative! And also candy making is always fun to watch

[@heisallpine]

i was stupidly excited to see this in my notifs, thank u so much

[@fifteefoolish4879]

i love these videos venturing into hobbies! super excited about this video! :)

[@CaroGo]

No idea what people find in ASMR, but I could watch Griffin mod game consoles for hours. It is just so....nice